Lead Poison - 10th Anniversary (Cassette)

Lead Poison - 10th Anniversary (Cassette)10TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR'S EDITION CASSETTE Released in 2016 after years of anticipation, Lead Poison stands as Detroit lyricist Elzhis most vulnerable and rewarding album. Known for his razor sharp wordplay and elite penmanship, the former Slum Village emcee fought through a heavy cloud of depression and writers block to complete the record, ultimately delivering a project that balances lyrical brilliance with raw emotional honesty. The 16 track

10TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR'S EDITION CASSETTE

Released in 2016 after years of anticipation, Lead Poison stands as Detroit lyricist Elzhi’s most vulnerable and rewarding album. Known for his razor-sharp wordplay and elite penmanship, the former Slum Village emcee fought through a heavy cloud of depression and writer’s block to complete the record, ultimately delivering a project that balances lyrical brilliance with raw emotional honesty.

The 16-track album finds Elzhi navigating self-doubt, isolation, and resilience while reaffirming his status as one of hip-hop’s most gifted writers. Standout singles include “Alienated,” a haunting meditation on loneliness featuring Smitty Soul; “Two 16’s,” a hard-hitting display of lyrical dexterity produced by Karriem Riggins; and “February,” the reflective 14kt-produced cut that quickly became a fan favorite.

Elsewhere, Nick Speed supplies the brooding backdrop for “Medicine Man,” Quelle Chris delivers the off-kilter production on “Egocentric,” and Bombay—who helms six of the album’s tracks—provides the moody canvas for “Introverted,” a centerpiece of the record’s intimate tone. Additional production comes courtesy of Oh No, Soledad Brother, Joself, and Agor, rounding out a soundscape as layered as the subject matter itself.
With sparse guest features, the spotlight remains firmly on Elzhi, whose storytelling and cadence guide listeners through themes of pain, perseverance, and personal growth.
Lead Poison returns on CD for the first time in celebration of its 10th anniversary. Released by Coalmine Reissues in partnership with GLOW365 LLC, this edition features a reimagined cover and layout.

Side A
A1. Medicine Man
A2. Introverted
A3. Weedipedia
A4. February
A5. Egocentric
A6. Two 16’s
A7. Hello!!!
A8. Friendzone
Side B
B1. The Healing Progress
B2. Cloud
B3. Alienated (feat. Smitty Soul)
B4. She Sucks (feat. Chris Dave)
B5. Co Sign (feat. Skonie)
B6. Misright
B7. The Turning Point
B8. Keep Dreaming

Album Specs:

Limited to just 150 copies worldwide, this marks the first-ever cassette release of Lead Poison, arriving in time for the album’s 10th anniversary. Remastered by D-Sane at Digital Age Sound, it features a reimagined cover and layout by Jelle Smid based on c.BARR’s original artwork. The inverted cover sits against a black background, with the signature raining pencils reworked in bold yellow and paired with matching yellow cassette shells.

Critical Praise:
“Elzhi's attempt to channel his inner poisons into the 16-track LP breeds some heavy-hearted, yet undeniably moving gems.” -Exclaim!
“Elzhi’s a writer down to his core and Lead Poison arguably is his best manuscript to date.” -Soul In Stereo